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Skoda Gets It: People 'Need Buttons and Dials'

Skoda's boss believes physical controls are less distracting than screens.

Jul 30 2025 -

Another Automaker Shoots Down Apple CarPlay Ultra

The battle to control your car’s screens is heating up.

Jul 23 2025 -

Mercedes Gives Customers the One Thing They've Always Wanted: Microsoft Teams

No, you don't get a new V-8 or a manual—but now you can take video calls on the move.

Jul 22 2025 -

The Electric Porsche Cayenne Will Have Fake V-8 Noises

Let's hope the company smartens up and includes a fake gearbox, too.

Jul 18 2025 -

Stellantis Abandons Hydrogen: 'Niche Segment'

It admits there are "no prospects of mid-term economic sustainability."

Jul 16 2025 -

Mazda Explains Why It Removed the CX-5's Buttons

According to Mazda, it's what people want—apparently.

Jul 11 2025 -

Hyundai Promised It Would Keep Buttons. This New SUV Tells a Different Story

Hyundai claims buttons are safer, so what gives?

Jul 9 2025 -

Hyundai Might Ditch Buttons for a Massive Tesla-Style Screen. That's a Mistake

The automaker’s new Pleos Connect system debuts in 2026, and most functions are baked into one massive screen.

Jul 8 2025 -

'Nobody Wants Manual Gearboxes Anymore:' Hyundai Thinks Manuals Could Go Extinct

The statement is a surefire way to trigger enthusiasts.

Jul 8 2025 -

Ferrari Admits It Made a Mistake When It Deleted Real Buttons

Nature is healing: physical buttons are coming back.

Jul 2 2025 -

Copying Homework: Mercedes Will Use Fake Gearshifts in AMG Supercar

"It has to touch the emotional side of you," says Mercedes tech chief Maerkus Schäfer. "And if it doesn't, it doesn't do the job."

Jun 30 2025 -

Sorry Apple Fans, Some Automakers Are Turning Their Backs on CarPlay Ultra

Some automakers that Apple had initially said would offer the software have since changed their minds.

Jun 25 2025 -

Volkswagen Swears Buttons and Knobs Are Coming Back

Finally, some common sense.

Jun 25 2025 -

You Can Now Dim the Side Windows in Toyota's Most Luxurious SUV

Rear passengers in the Century SUV can adjust the glass opacity.

Jun 23 2025 -

Alpine: 'The Combustion Engine Is Not the Enemy'

Future cars will likely require a “mix" of power sources, according to the company’s chief hydrogen engineer.

Jun 10 2025 -

Apple CarPlay Gets Even Better With iOS 26. Here's How

With a fresh redesign and more features, Apple CarPlay with iOS 26 offers many updates we've been waiting for.

Jun 10 2025 -

Volvo's Smart New Seatbelt Adapts to Your Body

It even supports over-the-air updates.

Jun 5 2025 -

Amazon's In-Car Technology Deal With Stellantis Is Dead

The SmartCockpit software was supposed to launch last year.

Jun 2 2025 -

Volkswagen Says European Buyers Want Buttons, Not Screens

Thankfully, tactile controls are making a comeback.

May 29 2025 -

Lexus's First EV Has Fake Shifts

With a synthesized powertrain that sounds like a porpoise, Lexus borrows from Hyundai's playlist by adding analog thrills to an EV's anodyne driving experience.

May 22 2025 -

The 2026 Toyota RAV4's Hybrid System Is Brilliant. Here's Why

The RAV4 has gone all-hybrid. Here’s why I’m excited.

May 20 2025 -

Ineos CEO: People Don't Want To Be Force-Fed EVs

Lynn Calder points to customers embracing hybrid vehicles.

May 15 2025 -

It's Finally Here: Apple Rolls Out Its New CarPlay System

Aston Martin is the first brand to launch Apple’s new in-car experience. It takes over every screen in the car.

May 15 2025 -

Those Oil Life Indicators Are Way More Accurate Than You Think

Yes, that oil life percentage remaining on your dash is accurate. And it uses far more than mileage to calculate the number.

May 11 2025 -